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Breva sold today

Bill
Another 1940 model then! Good not to be the only old fart here. Your comments are noted, thanks. If I didn't already have a Buell and was looking for another bike, a Guzzi 750 would be high on the preferred list. Must look at the smallblock forum, which until now I've thought of as not relevant to me. Bikes with wire-spoked wheels worry me because of bending down to clean them. Are the new-wire spoked wheels running without inner tubes? I'm not immune to punctures but I am to removing wheels at the roadside.
 
GrahamNZ said:
Bill
Another 1940 model then! Good not to be the only old fart here. Your comments are noted, thanks. If I didn't already have a Buell and was looking for another bike, a Guzzi 750 would be high on the preferred list. Must look at the smallblock forum, which until now I've thought of as not relevant to me. Bikes with wire-spoked wheels worry me because of bending down to clean them. Are the new-wire spoked wheels running without inner tubes? I'm not immune to punctures but I am to removing wheels at the roadside.
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No, the SB wire-wheels are tubed. There are several reciepts on how to go tubeless, though.
I'd guess experiences with some of those reciepts differ... :roll:

However; the Breva (can be a comfort to have a bike equally named for tired elderly brains :mrgreen: ) has 3-spoke 17" alu-wheels, and tubeless tires.
 
GrahamNZ said:
Zapa
After riding a Breva 750 when they first appeared I really liked it and thought it would be the ideal bike for me when I became too old and weak for a heavier bike. That time has come, sadly, but now I have a Buell which is about the same weight at a Breva 750 but has A LOT more performance, especially in the torque zone, which is what appeals more that top speed.
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Yeah, I have to confess I consideres the Ulysses very seriously, but there were some drawbacks that kept me on Guzzi's arms. Fortunately for me I'm still young(ish) and can move the Sport quite well.

If not... the new Multistrada is yummy

One last word: Bellagio. Nice engine, low seat, less weight.
 
Graham, sorry to see you and Breva to part. I understand your reasons- it is a heavy bike. Buell is fun, I rode 2003 XB9 for couple of days, it was a friendly motorcycle, good handling, great sound and comfortable seat. Transmission was stiff, and engine had a flat spot between 3 and 4k RPM, but it was a nice bike regardless. I wish you the very best and hope you will visit this forum from time to time.
 
Holt
Thanks. The Breva 750 I rode had 3-spoke alloy wheels and looked similar to the bigger Brevas. I was impressed at the time but in better physical condition so wanted more performance and didn't mind the weight.

Zapa
Yes, Buells do have issues but most can be overcome by spending money.

3ackok
The later the model, the better Buells became. Mine throttles perfectly except for a slight surginess when trickling along very slowly on a steady light throttle in first and second gears at less than 2,500rpm. You learn guickly how to ride around that glitch. Otherwise the fuelling is spot on and the throttle is "connected directly to the rear tyre contact patch".
 
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